NOT EVEN A TORNADO CAN STOP ME!

     Hello GOTTA followers!
     I'm sitting in my car plugged into the battery because the power is out in our neighborhood.  We're under a tornado watch and have had some nasty weather come through this afternoon.  But I wasn't going to let a silly tornado hold me back. My workout today was interrupted by crazy wind and my husband had to drag me off the elliptical trainer to go down into the cellar 20 minutes into my workout.  I was quite irritated by this but safety first. Once the weather cleared, I got back on and worked out another 25 minutes. 
     It's been a week since I began my journey and I feel great!  I actually get excited about working out and challenging myself.  My goal was to do 30 minutes of cardio and work up to 45 minutes.  I didn't think I could accomplish that in a week but so far all is going well.  I just go with the flow and if I feel like working out longer, then I do.  Yesterday I was on the elliptical trainer for 1 hour! Take that perimenopause!!!
     Oh yes, I do believe I'm in Perimenopause.  Ya, you know, that emotional roller coaster caused by our hormones going bizerk? Restless sleeping, and that lovely muffin top thing?  Uh hu, you know what I'm talking about ladies.  But you know what? I embrace all the changes my body will go through and I love, love, love being in my 40's! I refuse to turn this time of my life into a negative. Our bodies are amazing, beautiful and mysterious sometimes but they're who we are and you GOTTA love yourself  no matter what shape or size.
     I've been making healthy eating choices but not stressing out if a situation arises that I go off track a bit.  A friend of mine, who's a personal trainer and nutritionist, reminded me last week that just because we may get off track it doesn't mean we have to throw in the towel.  It's just one meal, or one day.  Just like I had to get off that elliptical trainer while the storm came through and got back on afterwards. 
     Last Friday, my husband and I took the morning off to take care of some personal business.  We finished up early and decided to go have breakfast.  We went to "Marcy Jo's", in Columbia TN, which I highly recommend! Everything is fresh and yummy.  They bake all their own bread!  I know you're probably thinking, "why in the heck is Heidi talking about home made bread and going out to breakfast on her blog about getting healthly". Well, my point is that we're all human and it's o.k. to let loose sometimes.  The mistake I've made in the past is that I tend to get too obsessive about my diet and then I fail.  I'm not doing that this time. This ISN'T  a diet. It's truley a life style change.  So, back to breakfast at Marcy Jo's!  My husband had Rory's Overall breakfast, which he highly recommends, and I had the special which was two eggs, bacon and two pancakes (the BEST pancakes in the world)!  I had my eggs, some of the bacon and one of the pancakes. My husband happily ate the other pancake. This is "my" journey, not my husband's.  Oh and I had orange juice because I had already had coffee in the morning.  And you know what? I enjoyed my breakfast and got back on track for the remainder of the day. Wow! Who would of thought? LOL 
     One week into my cleaner and more active life style, I feel happier, healthier and less bloated! Ha!  Staying away from the dairy and drinking water all day long has made a HUGE difference.  I can already notice a difference in how my clothes fits too.  I'm pretty sure my skin appreciates all the water intake as well.
     So, until next week. I hope you all live every day to it's fullest and treat your bodies and souls with love and respect.  Feed your body healthy food and feed your soul with positive thoughts! And remember...GET OFF THAT TUSH ALREADY...you just GOTTA!  I love you!